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Trump says path to peace in Ukraine unclear

The path ahead for Ukraine peace talks is unclear, American President Donald Trump has satted, after what he called “reasonably good” talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoys which nonetheless failed to achieve a breakthrough.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad hand over remains of Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire accord

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad returned the remains of another Israeli hostage in northern Gaza on Wednesday under a ceasefire accord.

Most EU citizens see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia: Survey

A majority of citizens across nine EU countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc's members and Moscow, according to a survey by polling group Cluster 17 published Thursday in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.

EU presents plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine as Belgium frets

The European Union has laid out a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine with 90 billion euros over the next two years, despite outspoken opposition from key player Belgium.

NATO vows major purchases of American arms for Ukraine

NATO member states have pledged to buy hundreds of millions more dollars of US weapons for Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin was told to end his "bluster" and get serious on peace negotiations.

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades: AFP

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the war, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

Taliban: US national guard shooting ‘does not concern’ Afghanistan

The Taliban announced Wednesday that the shooting of two National Guard members, one fatally, by an Afghan suspect in Washington last month had nothing to do with Afghanistan.

Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘key question’ in talks with US: Russia

Ukraine’s desire to join NATO was a “key question” discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior American officials during talks in Moscow, the Kremlin has announced.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel withdraw from Syrian Golan to 1967 line

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that declares Israel’s continued occupation and de facto annexation of the Syrian Golan "illegal" and demands its withdrawal to the June 4, 1967 line.

US does not seek real talks: Iran Parliament speaker

The Iranian Parliament speaker has stated that the United States is not genuinely seeking negotiations with Iran, but instead pursuing a strategy of “pressure, deception, and imposition” to force the country into surrender.

EU agrees to ban Russian gas imports by autumn 2027

EU lawmakers and member states announced early Wednesday that they had reached an agreement to ban all imports of Russian gas into the European Union by autumn 2027.

Israel says agreement with Syria possible but demands buffer zone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated a deal with Damascus is achievable, outlining expectations that Syrian authorities establish a demilitarised buffer zone stretching from Damascus to Jabal al-Sheikh, which Tel Aviv currently occupies.

Some US proposals unacceptable: Russian presidential aide

The conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was constructive, very useful, and substantive, Russian Presidential aide, Yuri Ushakov, has stated. But he added that some American proposals aren't acceptable to Moscow.

Iraqi president calls for strengthening ties with Iran

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad-Kazem Al Sadegh, has stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries.

Putin slams EU ‘fantasy’ of Russian defeat

The EU is still clinging to the “fantasy” of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, President Vladimir Putin has stated. He warned that while Moscow has no intention of warring with the bloc, the consequences would be dire if it attacked Russia.

Middle East needs ‘new attitudes’ to reject violence: Pope

Pope Leo XIV told a crowd in Lebanon on Tuesday that the Middle East needed new approaches to refuting violence and overcoming divisions, while urging Christians in the region to "have courage".

Ukraine will have to make ‘painful concessions’ to achieve peace: Germanغ

An end to the Ukraine war will most likely require “painful concessions” from Kiev, including on territorial issues, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has stated. Its chance to stop the hostilities has “never been greater” than now, he told Neue Osnabrucker Zeitung (NOZ) on Tuesday.

France wants direct role in Ukraine war: Russia

France is still exploring ways to directly involve itself in the Ukraine war, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has announced, citing a new government decree that authorizes the use of private military companies to assist foreign states engaged in armed conflict.

Iran’s interaction with IAEA in accordance with law: Govt. spokeswoman

Iranian Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has reiterated that Tehran’s interaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is based on the law enacted by the parliament.

US objects to using Russia’s immobilized assets for Ukraine loan: Politico

The administration of US President Donald Trump has opposed the European Union’s initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine via a reparations loan, Politico Europe has reported, citing two senior European diplomats.

Turkey says Russian-flagged tanker attacked in Black Sea

A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia has been attacked in the Black Sea, Ankara has confirmed. Last week, Russian authorities accused Kiev of carrying out drone attacks on commercial vessels in the area.

ECB balks at €140bn Ukraine payout backed by Russian frozen assets: FT

The European Central Bank has refused to support a proposed €140 billion payout to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets held at Belgium’s Euroclear, the Financial Times has reported, citing officials familiar with the discussions.

Fifteen EU states to dispatch weapons worth billions of euros to Kiev under SAFE plan: EC

Fifteen EU countries will send arms and military equipment worth billions of euros from the EU's SAFE militarization program (formerly ReArm EU) to Kiev, European Commission representative Thomas Regnier has stated.

Trump says he’s ‘very satisfied’ with Syrian president

US President Donald Trump has stated that he is “very satisfied” with Syria’s new government since it took over.

Russia claims captured key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine

Russia has claimed that it has captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub that has been under siege for almost two years.

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